Which statements accurately compare the environmental impact of surface mining to the environmental impact of underground mining? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Question

Responses

Surface mining causes more destruction of land ecosystems than underground mining.
Surface mining causes more destruction of land ecosystems than underground mining.

Both surface mining and underground mining risk causing severe water pollution.
Both surface mining and underground mining risk causing severe water pollution.

The risk of sinkholes is higher in surface mining than in underground mining.
The risk of sinkholes is higher in surface mining than in underground mining.

Underground mining causes more issues with dust and particulates than surface mining.
Underground mining causes more issues with dust and particulates than surface mining.

There is a higher risk of release of dangerous gases in surface mining than in underground mining.

Answer 1

The two statements that accurately compare the environmental impact of surface mining to underground mining are:

1. Surface mining causes more destruction of land ecosystems than underground mining.
2. Both surface mining and underground mining risk causing severe water pollution.

These statements reflect the generally understood impacts of both mining methods on ecosystems and water sources.